West Pharmaceutical Services · 20 hours ago
Supply Chain Planning Specialist
US Pennsylvania Williamsport
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will be responsible for managing all data and processes related to supply chain operations, including purchasing raw materials and maintaining inventory levels.
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Responsibilities
Monitor material requirements on computer system and MRP Report on a weekly basis to determine what raw materials are needed to support the manufacturing schedules in Williamsport facility
Determine which materials need to be ordered, the quantity needed, when they are required and from which supplier they are to be ordered
Place orders with the suppliers on a timely basis via fax or verbally
Confirm all order information and delivery schedules with the suppliers and enter order into computer system
Enter all new orders and any changes onto computer system in a timely basis to ensure system is always current
Responsible for entering new item number information and maintaining current information for the Williamsport Plant Database
Follow-up all open orders, expedite deliveries as required and update system
Communicate with Plant Planner any situations with raw materials that may affect production schedules
Participate in the coordination and tracking of supplier complaints
Write necessary procedures needed to perform duties
Assist and back up Sr. Planning Specialist
May interact with customers and Customer Success as needed to understand and coordinate customer needs
Process customer orders and schedule production
Safeguard corporate confidential information
Purchase raw material as required for other West facilities and sub-contractors
As needed, notify and give priorities to the West Williamsport lab of pending material samples to be tested
Help with answering outside phone calls and calls from the front lobby along with certain other office personnel
Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations
Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 6S program
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: 3-5 years of job-related experience in purchasing and/or planning
Experience with ERP Systems required
Must be familiar with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Master Control, and SAP
Ability to work independently
High level attention to detail
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
Preferred
Associate degree in a business-related field
Experience in SAP preferred
Experience in Production Planning or Purchasing preferred
Basic understanding of: Standard inventory management practices, Standard shipping and export documentation, Warehouse operation and management
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2026-01-20
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